E-2 Visa

Overview

Overview of E-2 Visa

The E-2 visa classification allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a US business. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification.

Advantages of E-2 visa

Does not require US employer to sponsor the employment petition
Operate a legitimated business through a relatively small amount of investment.
No maximum limit to the number of extending the same visa status in every 2 years
Spouse and children under 21 years of age also can obtain E-2 dependent visa status
E-2 spouse is eligible for an employment with a valid working permit.
Dependent children can attend public schools in the US

Eligibility Requirements

Proofs of legitimate source of investment funds
At least 50% of ownership in the invested business in the US
Investor’s active involvement in operation of the invested business in the US
Hiring at least 2 local employees

Procedures

Required Documents

Required Documents for E-2 Visa

Document List	Language	Issuing Authority	Quantity
Resume (Principal beneficiary)	English		1 Copy
Copies of Passport (all stamped pages / each family member)	English		1 Copy
Copy of I-94 (if you are in the US / each family member)	English	CBP	1 Copy
USCIS approval notices, if any (each family member)	English	USCIS
Proofs of investment to a US business	English
All degrees from AS and above	English	School
Employment Certificate / Career Certificate	English
Proof of source of investment funds	English
Business plan	English
Birth Certificate	Originals with English Translation		1 Copy
Birth Certificate	Originals with English Translation		1 Copy

The actual preparation documents during the case process can be different from the above list.